A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9136928 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 99999631 epoch_slot_no: 34831 block_no: 9136751 slot_leader_id: 6345276 size: 77888 time: 2023-08-09 07:25:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6acf8f879b8d59560dfb3bf70b3f7e8038f776a9e528353f5a0a540cd29a4dBlock Operator
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